Benda, Bēṇḍa, Beṇḍa: 4 definitions

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Benda means something in Marathi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Benda in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Kydia calycina Roxb. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of benda, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Benda [బెండ] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Abelmoschus bammia, Abelmoschus longifolius.

Benda in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Sida cordata from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Melochia cordata, Sida humilis, Sida veronicifolia.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Benda in India is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Willd. (among others).

2) Benda is also identified with Abutilon indicum It has the synonym Sida asiatica Thunb. (etc.).

3) Benda is also identified with Commiphora berryi It has the synonym Balsamodendrum berryi Arn. (etc.).

4) Benda is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1993)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici (1794)
· Food and Chemical Toxicology (3182)
· Ewé: the use of plants in Yoruba society. (1995)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1979)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Benda, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

bēṇḍa (बेंड).—n A boil or tumor, any suppurating or angry swelling. 2 Enlarged navel or umbilical hernia. 3 The apple or pulpous portion of kājū, bēṇḍabhōvarā, and some other fruits. 4 The descending bowel in prolapsus ani. 5 The coil of the umbilical cord in the pit of the navel. bēṇḍa phuṭaṇēṃ or bāhēra paḍaṇēṃ (tyāntalēṃ &c.) To be divulged or disclosed.

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bēṇḍā (बेंडा).—a (bēṇḍa) That has umbilical hernia.

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bēṇḍā (बेंडा).—m An appellation of respect for a seafaring man.

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bēnda (बेंद).—f Muddy ground or soil; a marsh, morass, moor, swamp, bog.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

bēṇḍa (बेंड).—n A boil. Enlarged navel. The apple or pulpous portion of kājū and some other fruits. bēṇḍa phuṭaṇēṃ To be divulged.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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